- Successful demonstration of Voice over LTE
(VoLTE) on Cat-M1/LTE-M technology using Qualcomm Technologies'
MDM9206 LTE modem and Ericsson's radio and core network
- The new technology enables regular voice services
for Internet of Things (IoT) applications on Cat-M1/LTE-M -enabled
IoT devices
- AT&T plans to extend the technology into its
mobile network to enhance existing and new IoT use cases requiring
voice services
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), AT&T and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,
are the first to announce the performance of a successful Voice
over LTE (VoLTE) call for Internet of Things (IoT) on existing
mobile network infrastructure with new software activation and new
modem device that supports CAT-M1/LTE-M technology.
The demonstration used Qualcomm Technologies'
MDM9206 LTE modem, designed to support Cat-M1/ LTE-M, as well as
Ericsson LTE Radio Access Network, Ericsson IP Multimedia Subsystem
(IMS), Ericsson Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Ericsson User Data
Management network infrastructure and new software. The
demonstration shows that the technology is mature and ready for
commercial deployment in operator networks.
"AT&T is proud to participate alongside
Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to advance VoLTE support over
Cat-M1/LTE-M," says Chris Penrose, President, IoT Solutions,
AT&T. "The ability to support voice services is an important
feature to many verticals within our IoT portfolio, including our
customers in the alarm and security industry, automotive, wearables
and connected health markets."
Extending mobile voice service capabilities to IoT
devices opens up opportunities to expand enterprise services to
areas such as security alarm panels, remote first aid kits,
wearables, digital locks, disposable security garments, and other
types of IoT-enabled applications and services.
This means that IoT devices using VoLTE on
Cat-M1/LTE-M will allow enterprises to make voice calls, extending
the capabilities of operators' mobile networks by tapping into the
extensive and innovative IoT device ecosystem.
Cat-M1/LTE-M -enabled IoT devices have advantages
including low cost, low power consumption, deep coverage, massive
connections and high reliability of transmission. Combined with
existing leading LTE coverage and voice communication capabilities,
operators can deploy a range of applications in smart cities,
logistics, utilities, medicine, transport, mining, agriculture,
manufacturing and many more.
Anders Olin, Head of Network Applications,
Business Unit IT and Cloud Products, Ericsson, says: "With this
successful demonstration of Cat-M1/LTE-M also supporting VoLTE
voice calls in IoT devices, we are providing more value to
operators and users. The benefit of basic human communication
blends perfectly into the IoT environment. Supported by our radio
and core portfolios, it will now be feasible to globally deploy
voice services for IoT cost-effectively for all kinds of industries
and different use cases."
Vieri Vanghi, Vice President, Product Management,
Qualcomm Technologies,Inc., says: "We are very pleased to have
successfully demonstrated VoLTE on Cat-M1/LTE-M technology.
This is a significant milestone toward delivering a whole new set
of applications and services for the enterprise IoT. Our MDM9206
LTE modem, representing the company's latest innovation, designed
to support low-power, low-bandwidth and cost efficient IoT
applications and services continues to help drive new use cases for
IoT, and now specifically for those that need voice
services."
Cat-M1/LTE-M technology, as defined in the latest
3GPP Release 13, will play an important role in the future rollout
of IoT enabled devices worldwide, as it provides a unique
combination of enhanced coverage and long battery life, as well as
security-rich and reliable connectivity for a new generation of IoT
applications and services. Cat-M1/LTE-M allows for voice over LTE
(VoLTE) to be bandwidth and cost-efficiently deployed.
VoLTE uptake is projected to accelerate and reach
3.3 billion by the end of 2022, making up more than 60 percent of
all LTE subscriptions. In 2022 it is expected that there will be 18
billion connected IoT devices globally (according to the Ericsson
Mobility Report Nov). Ericsson is present today in all high-traffic
LTE markets including the US, Japan and South Korea, and is ranked
first for handling the most global LTE traffic. In addition, 40
percent of the world's total mobile traffic is carried over
Ericsson networks. More than 270 LTE RAN and Evolved Packet Core
networks have been delivered by Ericsson worldwide, of which 200
are live commercially. Ericsson has launched more than 30 live
VoLTE networks globally.
Ericsson at Mobile World Congress
2017
Anything can happen on the
digital frontier, a promising but undiscovered future. From
February 27 to March 2 in Barcelona, Spain, Ericsson is
demonstrating a collaborative approach and innovative solutions to
succeed in this arena.
With our customers and partners,
we work across industries, physical boundaries and perceived
limitations. Join us in Hall 2 or online during MWC 2017 and engage
in conversations and demonstrations about our favorite things: 5G;
platforms and services for IT, Cloud, Networks, and TV & Media;
connected solutions for industries; the Internet of Things; and
partnering for success.
See you there!
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